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A Gangster's Promise 2: Finale
Promise Valentine
Everyone knows that Doodie is my heart, so having his blood on my hands—literally—has shaken me to my core. The question plaquing my mind is, did my hubby and his family have anything to do with it? Possibly. Maybe. No. I don’t believe that Truth Kingston will go against his promise to me. He wouldn’t break my heart like that. He just couldn’t. I trust him fully, or do I?
For years, the Valentine and Kingston families have been at odds with each other. When blood is shed and an innocent life hangs in the balance, a dark secret from their past is exposed, causing a domino effect of tea being spilled, revealing a shocking connection between the rivals. As the truth comes to light, the two families have to set aside their animosity and work together to dismantle their common enemy. But can they contain their hatred long enough to silence their foes?
As alliances are forged and a united front is built, the Valentines and Kingstons discover betrayal hidden within and uncover new threats that needs handling. In this urban fiction finale, while controlling different territories in the streets of Chicago and establishing their dominance, Promise, Truth, and their families turn betrayal into unity, chaos into strength, and love into the one thing both families could agree on.
Everyone knows that Doodie is my heart, so having his blood on my hands—literally—has shaken me to my core. The question plaquing my mind is, did my hubby and his family have anything to do with it? Possibly. Maybe. No. I don’t believe that Truth Kingston will go against his promise to me. He wouldn’t break my heart like that. He just couldn’t. I trust him fully, or do I?
For years, the Valentine and Kingston families have been at odds with each other. When blood is shed and an innocent life hangs in the balance, a dark secret from their past is exposed, causing a domino effect of tea being spilled, revealing a shocking connection between the rivals. As the truth comes to light, the two families have to set aside their animosity and work together to dismantle their common enemy. But can they contain their hatred long enough to silence their foes?
As alliances are forged and a united front is built, the Valentines and Kingstons discover betrayal hidden within and uncover new threats that needs handling. In this urban fiction finale, while controlling different territories in the streets of Chicago and establishing their dominance, Promise, Truth, and their families turn betrayal into unity, chaos into strength, and love into the one thing both families could agree on.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2025
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February 22, 2025
Fire pit 🧨🧨🧨🧨🔥🧨🔥🔥🔥🔥💣💣💣💣💣
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Awww is was awesome watch them not only love each other but Bring there family back together Love can heal all things...
I wasn't surprised that Hov was behind Shooting and he was trying to turn them in all the time he was a snake 🐍 that got cut!!!!
All the Men became friends and now family closer Doobie ain't that nieve I think he would figure it out especially if looks more like Nick other sons.....
Promise said twins I guess Nancy was right when she said dreaming of Fishes!!!!
I like how Promise and Summer and Chanel are good friends as well as family now...
I wonder did Kane get rid of Kim didn't hear anything about her no more .....
🧨🧨🧨🔥🔥🔥🔥🧨🧨🧨🔥🔥💣💣💣💣
Awww is was awesome watch them not only love each other but Bring there family back together Love can heal all things...
I wasn't surprised that Hov was behind Shooting and he was trying to turn them in all the time he was a snake 🐍 that got cut!!!!
All the Men became friends and now family closer Doobie ain't that nieve I think he would figure it out especially if looks more like Nick other sons.....
Promise said twins I guess Nancy was right when she said dreaming of Fishes!!!!
I like how Promise and Summer and Chanel are good friends as well as family now...
I wonder did Kane get rid of Kim didn't hear anything about her no more .....
September 1, 2025
It's All Love Now!!
Secrets have a funny way of coming out. Two families who couldn't stand each other all over miscommunication. It's nothing like a tragedy to bring two families together. Promise asked Truth where his brothers were at? Like they weren't married at the time. They were knocking off everybody who was snitching. Does everybody turn down their music so they can concentrate to find something, because when Truth did that it tickled me. The mama's are arguing like they are sisters and the same goes for the fathers. They came together once they finally figured it all out. Family love.
Secrets have a funny way of coming out. Two families who couldn't stand each other all over miscommunication. It's nothing like a tragedy to bring two families together. Promise asked Truth where his brothers were at? Like they weren't married at the time. They were knocking off everybody who was snitching. Does everybody turn down their music so they can concentrate to find something, because when Truth did that it tickled me. The mama's are arguing like they are sisters and the same goes for the fathers. They came together once they finally figured it all out. Family love.
September 27, 2025
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very good book I really enjoyed it from the start didnt want to put it down. The equal amount of drama and suspence was just what was needed to keep me wanting read more. Even Truth started out as hoe hopping from all those different women, he was very likeable and a real standup guy but he didnt play about those he loved at all. Promise was a spolied brat but I loved the way she handled herself I jus didnt agree wit her keeping that info about Hov to herself for soo long from Piere. I loved the way she didnt play bout Truth either they made a good couple the way they were wit each other. Great story over all.
Very good book I really enjoyed it from the start didnt want to put it down. The equal amount of drama and suspence was just what was needed to keep me wanting read more. Even Truth started out as hoe hopping from all those different women, he was very likeable and a real standup guy but he didnt play about those he loved at all. Promise was a spolied brat but I loved the way she handled herself I jus didnt agree wit her keeping that info about Hov to herself for soo long from Piere. I loved the way she didnt play bout Truth either they made a good couple the way they were wit each other. Great story over all.
February 22, 2025
A Place for truce
It is a great way to end the series. I enjoyed this book with all of the action and plot twists. Promise and Truth's relationship changed the projectory of both families, getting them to a place of truce to focus on the real war in and out of the streets. I love how the couple was coming behind each other and that they know the type of person each other was and how to move accordingly. It only took one time for Truth to know that he has to come correct with Promise because she wasn't any kind of woman, she's a Valentine and she means business.
It is a great way to end the series. I enjoyed this book with all of the action and plot twists. Promise and Truth's relationship changed the projectory of both families, getting them to a place of truce to focus on the real war in and out of the streets. I love how the couple was coming behind each other and that they know the type of person each other was and how to move accordingly. It only took one time for Truth to know that he has to come correct with Promise because she wasn't any kind of woman, she's a Valentine and she means business.
August 12, 2025
yesss
Oh yes love promise and truth got married a 2nd time so there families and friends could enjoy there special day with them glade there parents made up and are getting along.. I wish they would have told doddie the truth he would have still loved them no matter what and truth and promise had twins wish there were more parts to this series I really enjoyed this book though loved it❤️❤️❤️
Oh yes love promise and truth got married a 2nd time so there families and friends could enjoy there special day with them glade there parents made up and are getting along.. I wish they would have told doddie the truth he would have still loved them no matter what and truth and promise had twins wish there were more parts to this series I really enjoyed this book though loved it❤️❤️❤️
February 13, 2025
When Everything Is Said And Done
Patrice, what a good read. I love how you wove the family together. I love the relationships that were made with a pact that no one would have ever thought was possible. It was a good lesson on loyalty, forgiveness, and understanding what is important in this life. Great series 👏 👌 👍
Patrice, what a good read. I love how you wove the family together. I love the relationships that were made with a pact that no one would have ever thought was possible. It was a good lesson on loyalty, forgiveness, and understanding what is important in this life. Great series 👏 👌 👍
February 14, 2025
Another one to add to Patrice’s great works of art!
This one was even better than the 1st. Truth and Promise did what was necessary to bring their families together! Black Love is always beautiful even in a book! Patrice don’t stop using your gift of the Pen!!!
This one was even better than the 1st. Truth and Promise did what was necessary to bring their families together! Black Love is always beautiful even in a book! Patrice don’t stop using your gift of the Pen!!!
February 25, 2025
Truth's Promise
"A Gangster's Promise" had an excellent finale! I would love to read about all of the Kingston and Valentine men, including a prequel about Nick and Von! Thanks, Patrice Balark!
"A Gangster's Promise" had an excellent finale! I would love to read about all of the Kingston and Valentine men, including a prequel about Nick and Von! Thanks, Patrice Balark!
March 7, 2025
Whew!!!! I was not ready!
I knew it was an inside thing, but I wasn’t prepared for the fallout. I was so scared for Doodie.
Truth is the truth! Promise is a force as well. I love how they worked together.
I knew it was an inside thing, but I wasn’t prepared for the fallout. I was so scared for Doodie.
Truth is the truth! Promise is a force as well. I love how they worked together.
April 14, 2025
Great read
I loved this book From beginning to end. It was a different ending that had me smile. I would love to read a spin off ,for when they tell Doodie. He should be a force to reckon with being the baby of all the strong brothers.
I loved this book From beginning to end. It was a different ending that had me smile. I would love to read a spin off ,for when they tell Doodie. He should be a force to reckon with being the baby of all the strong brothers.
May 15, 2025
A Gangsters Promise 1&2
These books showed family love, faith in family, trust betrayal, lies, togetherness, and most of protection and laughter. I loved both books and I can't wait to read more of this author's books.
These books showed family love, faith in family, trust betrayal, lies, togetherness, and most of protection and laughter. I loved both books and I can't wait to read more of this author's books.
May 19, 2025
Exceptional
This ending was absolutely perfect I'm so glad the two. Families were able. To come together as one when the time called for them to do so I'm really glad promise.got her fairytale wedding . I will. Be going through the rest of your catalog five stars all the way
This ending was absolutely perfect I'm so glad the two. Families were able. To come together as one when the time called for them to do so I'm really glad promise.got her fairytale wedding . I will. Be going through the rest of your catalog five stars all the way
June 20, 2025
Truth and Missy
Although I enjoyed the first book it seems like part 2 was all over the place for me. I was able to finish the story and I’m happy to see the two families combing and Missy and Truth their HEA. It was just too much unnecessary stuff in my opinion.
Although I enjoyed the first book it seems like part 2 was all over the place for me. I was able to finish the story and I’m happy to see the two families combing and Missy and Truth their HEA. It was just too much unnecessary stuff in my opinion.
February 13, 2025
Funny
This was a good finale, the author is new to me and I'm definitely going to read more of her work , I love me a good funny hood love.
This was a good finale, the author is new to me and I'm definitely going to read more of her work , I love me a good funny hood love.
February 14, 2025
Truth & Promise definitely displayed tremendous love and loyalty to each other...I absolutely loved the way they were able to merge the families...great ending
February 15, 2025
GREAT READ!!!!
You did not disappoint!!! I read this book from beginning to end in a few hours. Your writing is top tier!! Looking forward to reading more of your books!
You did not disappoint!!! I read this book from beginning to end in a few hours. Your writing is top tier!! Looking forward to reading more of your books!
February 15, 2025
Good Read
Them Valentine and those Kingston families were something else. I enjoyed book 2 from beginning to end. Doodie got the best of both worlds.
Them Valentine and those Kingston families were something else. I enjoyed book 2 from beginning to end. Doodie got the best of both worlds.
February 16, 2025
Great Finale !!
Another read that was engrossing, so much that it was completed in a few hours!! Loved the action and the lessons depicted in this finale. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Another read that was engrossing, so much that it was completed in a few hours!! Loved the action and the lessons depicted in this finale. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
February 21, 2025
Good Read!!
This series was so good. It was good from the beginning to the end. I can't wait to read more from this author.
This series was so good. It was good from the beginning to the end. I can't wait to read more from this author.
February 27, 2025
Things came full circle
Everything worked out how it should. Truth and Promise proved that love and loyalty,, can pull even the truest enemies into family. Great.series !
Everything worked out how it should. Truth and Promise proved that love and loyalty,, can pull even the truest enemies into family. Great.series !
March 2, 2025
I didn't want it to end!
This was so good! It was my first introduction to the author and I'm going to raid the catalog! Promise and Truth were couple goals!!!
This was so good! It was my first introduction to the author and I'm going to raid the catalog! Promise and Truth were couple goals!!!
April 3, 2025
This series was GREAT
Promise did not play and I was happy to finally real a book with the fmc is not a pushover or appears weak. Very good series!!!
Promise did not play and I was happy to finally real a book with the fmc is not a pushover or appears weak. Very good series!!!
April 13, 2025
Seemed rushed
Major scenes were glossed over and summarized after the fact. Not enough dialogue. Unable to feel a connection with the main couple.
Major scenes were glossed over and summarized after the fact. Not enough dialogue. Unable to feel a connection with the main couple.
April 28, 2025
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
I cannot believe that I read both versions in the same day!!! This is truly a testament to the powerful writing of the author.
I cannot believe that I read both versions in the same day!!! This is truly a testament to the powerful writing of the author.
June 2, 2025
😍😍😍😍😍😍
Hov was a snake but I guess he wasn’t stupid enough to shoot at the Valentines ! ! ! Truth and Promise loyalty to each other brought their families peace ! ! !
Hov was a snake but I guess he wasn’t stupid enough to shoot at the Valentines ! ! ! Truth and Promise loyalty to each other brought their families peace ! ! !
June 26, 2025
Good
Good ending. Everything wrapped up well. Promise and Truth were a cute couple. Wish we were able to witness the pregnancy.
Good ending. Everything wrapped up well. Promise and Truth were a cute couple. Wish we were able to witness the pregnancy.
July 8, 2025
MUST READ
One of the best reads finished in two days !!! I’d start it all over and read it again !!
One of the best reads finished in two days !!! I’d start it all over and read it again !!
August 6, 2025
A great finale to a great story!
August 20, 2025
Loved it
I absolutely loved how things played out. Both families' learned the truth and came together to fight all the opps in both families way.
I absolutely loved how things played out. Both families' learned the truth and came together to fight all the opps in both families way.
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